JCB has made one of the biggest investments in its history to develop what it describes as the off-highway sector's cleanest engine in readiness for incoming emissions legislation. JCB has invested around £80 million (roughly US$120.8 million) in researching and developing a new combustion system for the new JCB Ecomax T4 4.4-litre engine - the latest generation of JCB Dieselmax engine. The investment has delivered an industry-first solution which eliminates the need for any exhaust after-treatment and delivers cost savings for mid-range customers.
The engine is now undergoing full in-field testing before going into production in 2012 to meet Tier 4 interim/Stage 3B legislation. The key benefits of the innovation are:
• Reduced fuel consumption
• Reduced cost of ownership
• Better reliability
• Better packaging and no compromise of machine design.
Meeting Tier 4 emissions legislation is a massive challenge but also a huge opportunity for innovation; an opportunity to come up with a solution that has real advantages for customers. The result is not only the off highway sector's cleanest engine, but a first for industry.
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